Infrared light and everyday aches

Why people book it

People often book infrared for everyday aches. Common examples are stiff shoulders after a week at a desk, sore hips after a long drive, a back that's worse some weeks than others, and morning stiffness that wasn't there a few years ago.

What the bed gives off

The bed gives off red and near-infrared light at five wavelengths: 633, 660, 810, 850 and 940 nm. It gives off no ultraviolet. Red is the light you can see. Near-infrared is invisible and reaches deepest into tissue.

It is not a sunbed. There's no ultraviolet, so it won't tan or burn you.

What the light does

Cells absorb the light, mainly in the mitochondria (the part of the cell that makes energy). The current understanding is that cells can then make more usable energy.

With more energy, cells can do more of their normal work. Small blood vessels can widen to bring in more oxygen and nutrients. Collagen-making cells can lay down more collagen. Irritated tissue can settle.

These changes build up over a course of sessions.

You undress for the bed, because clothing blocks the light. The less you wear, the more of your body the light reaches. You can keep your underwear on. You're on your own in the room.

What it feels like

You feel an even warmth that builds slowly. You barely sweat, and there's no recovery time afterwards. If it feels too warm, tell us and we'll turn it down.

What people tell us

People tell us they feel looser in the hips, back and shoulders, that they're less stiff the next morning, and that they sleep better that night. This is what clients report. We can't promise the same for you.

Before you book

This is not a medical treatment, and we don't diagnose or treat anything. If you have a diagnosed condition, follow your doctor's advice and tell us before you book.